3M 5557 White Water Contact Indicator Tape
3M 5557 White Water Contact Indicator Tape
- Paper backing is highly absorbent and transports water to show indications
- Tape turns from white to red upon direct water contact
- Film top layer is printable by thermal transfer, flexographic and screen printing methods and offers improved ink receptivity
- Additional Product Information
| Product Description | Water Indicator Tape is a type of liquid contact indicator used to provide a lead to the cause of a defect in electronic devices; works well in the electronics industry to provide evidence of water damage during shipment or when validating consumer warranty claims. Use to provide an easy, fast and accurate detection of water intrusion into sensitive electronic devices such as mobile handheld devices, e-books, digital cameras, laptop computers, gaming consoles, and rechargeable batteries and chargers. UL-969 Compliant for label durability. |
| Applications | Handheld or portable electronic devices Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers and keyboards Wearable electronic devices Gaming and MP3 player Two-way radios Digital cameras Li-MH Batteries and chargers Where positive indication of water or aqueous solution contact is desired |
| Feature 1 | Paper backing is highly absorbent and transports water to show indications |
| Feature 2 | Tape turns from white to red upon direct water contact |
| Feature 3 | Film top layer is printable by thermal transfer, flexographic and screen printing methods and offers improved ink receptivity |
| Feature 4 | Film top layer also provides protection from soiling and moisture during handling |
| Feature 5 | Acrylic adhesive allows for a very high bond strength to most surfaces including low surface energy plastics |
| Feature 6 | Does not falsely indicate water contact in high humidity exposures |
| Feature 7 | Performance not degraded by high humidity exposure |
| Feature 8 | Total construction is rotary die cuttable and UL-969 compliant |
| Feature 9 | Pre-cut shapes save time, money and reduce waste |
| Total Thickness | 10.2 mils |
| Material/Backing | Paper backing with polyester top film |
| Backing Thickness | N/A |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Liner | 2 mils Silicone Coated Polyester Film |
| Adhesive Strength | 82 oz/in |
| Temperature Performance | -40 to 149 °F |
| Flame Retardant | N/A |
| High Initial Adhesion | N/A |
| Low Static | N/A |
| Electrically Conductive | N/A |
| Thermally Conductive | N/A |
| UNSPSC | 31201500 |
| Standards / Specifications | UL 969 |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Origin Criterion | B |
| Certification Indicator | YES |
| Qualification Method | NO |
| Cage Code | 4AJG6 |
| ECCN Number | EAR99 |
| Storage Condition | Humidity Controlled Storage (16C/60F TO 27C/80F & 40-60%RH) |
| Shelf Life | N/A |
| Return Policy | 25% restocking fee |
| RoHS Status | RoHS3 Compliant |
| REACH Status | REACH Compliant |
| Prop 65 Compliance | n/a |
| CMRT | n/a |
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